Okay....so, I read a ton of the posts on this page yesterday and go away with the determination that I will not take that mask off no matter what happens tonight.  I follow a few of the suggestions that people had left for others and got my bed ready for the night.  Long story short....I slept all night with it on!!    woo!hoo! on the flip side, I have this mark on my forehead and under my nose that feels like its sunburned   ...any suggestions?

Here are some Q&A's a couple of subjects below that might help.  

http://www.apneasupport.org/viewtopic.php?t=215


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thank you very much but i think i may be allergic to the plastic that the gel is in...im gonna call my equipment provider tomorrow

Hi, my respitory therapist who set my machine up and brought it to me suggested that i use aloe vera gel like you get for a sunburn--mine has lidocaine in it just like i got for vacation in case of sunburn, i use a tiny bit on my nose area, not way up in my nose, just the outer edge.  it seems to soothe irritation when i have it from my nasal pillows=sort of lubricates the area.  you also may have your headgear straps too tight.  play around with them.  i wear a mirage swift mask and seem to do fine with it.  i hope this helps. hoosierkitkat